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1. All great professional athletes are known for some quirky antics, notably around the team dressing room. What weird habit do most of Lafleur's teammates remember him for?

From Quiz Guy Lafleur, "Le Demon Blond"

Answer: Being dressed and ready hours before a game

Several years after having retired from playing professional hockey, during the 2003 NHL Heritage Classic outdoor alumni game against the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky showed up a few hours before the game to great the media. He was astonished to find Lafleur fully dressed and ready to play. The forecast was for -25C (-13F) outside in Edmonton that afternoon. Only a true lover of the game would be eager to play outside on a day like that.

From Quiz Do You Know Alexander Ovechkin?

Answer: Moscow, Russia

Alex was born September 17, 1985 in Moscow, Russia.

From Quiz All Things Roberto Luongo

Answer: New York Islanders

The Boston Bruins chose Joe Thornton first overall, while the San Jose Sharks took Patrick Marleau second overall, The Los Angeles Kings took Olli Jokinen third overall before the Islanders made their choice.

From Quiz The Madness of Mike Milbury

Answer: Colgate University

Mad Mike played for Colgate before being drafted by his hometown Boston Bruins.

From Quiz Roberto Luongo

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

Luongo used to play for the Panthers, but was traded to the Canucks with Lukas Krajicek and a draft pick for Todd Bertuzzi, Alex Auld, and Bryan Allen.

From Quiz NHL Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom

Answer: Vasteras, Sweden

Nicklas Lidstrom was born in Vasteras, Sweden, on April 28, 1970. He returns to his hometown in the offseason and owned his own sports bar in Vasteras called, 'Bars and Stars'.

From Quiz The Life of Maurice Richard

Answer: 15

Maurice Richard originally sported the number 15 on his back, changing it to 9 when his first daughter, Henrietta, was born. Maurice changed his number in honour of her 9 pounds.

From Quiz Alexander Ovechkin

Answer: 2004

Sadly, Ovechkin was picked the year that the NHL was in the lockout.

From Quiz The Career of Benoit Pouliot

Answer: Sudbury Wolves

Pouliot played on the Wolves for two years after being drafted by them in the eleventh round, 207th overall, in the 2002 OHL Priority Selection.

From Quiz Markus Naslund

Answer: Ornskoldsvik, Sweden

Markus was born in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden on July 30th, 1973.

From Quiz Invincible Vinny

Answer: 14

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is a prep school and hockey academy with an excellent reputation for sports and education. Vinny played hockey there from 1994 to 1996, and received part of his high school education there as well. Playing for the Notre Dame Hounds, Vinny was part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

From Quiz The Great Trevor Linden

Answer: Medicine Hat Tigers

Trevor played his entire junior career in his home town of Medicine Hat.

From Quiz Cam Neely

Answer: He was traded to Boston

Cam celebrated his 21st birthday on June 6, 1986, with the news that he had become part of the Boston Bruins organization. In a trade that saw Bruin stand out Barry Pederson sent to Vancouver in exchange for Cam and the Canucks 1st choice, 3rd overall in the 1987 Amateur draft.

From Quiz The Great Bobby Orr

Answer: Parry Sound , Ontario

This town only claim to fame was seeing the birth on March 20, 1948, of this hockey legend.

From Quiz Wade Redden

Answer: June 12, 1977

Wade was born Sunday, June 12, 1977.

From Quiz Mike Modano

Answer: 9

Mike Modano created his own his own website in 1997 at www.mikemodano.com

From Quiz The Ultimate Mario Lemieux

Answer: January 24, 2001

From Quiz Guy Lafleur, "Le Demon Blond"

Answer: 130

Guy Lafleur scored an impressive 130 goals for the Quebec City Remparts in 1970-71. Since 1977-78, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League awards it's most valuable player with the Guy Lafleur Trophy.

From Quiz Do You Know Alexander Ovechkin?

Answer: 52

Alex scored 52 goals as a rookie, 46 as a sophomore, and 65 in his 3rd year in the league.

From Quiz All Things Roberto Luongo

Answer: Olli Jokinen

Milbury had acquired Jokinen in a trade in 1999 from the Los Angeles Kings in return primarily for Ziggy Palffy. Luongo and Jokinen became stars in Florida, while Parrish and Kvasha had middling results on the island.

From Quiz The Madness of Mike Milbury

Answer: Jumped into the stands, removed a spectator's shoe, and beat him with it

Said Mike years later: "It's unbelievable that after more than 30 years in the game, pummeling a guy with his loafer will be my legacy. But I guess it's better than having no legacy at all".

From Quiz Roberto Luongo

Answer: Markus Naslund

The team decided not to renew Naslund's contract. He signed with the New York Rangers.

From Quiz NHL Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom

Answer: 2001

The trophy is named in honor of James E. Norris, owner of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings from 1932 to 1952. The trophy was first awarded at the conclusion of the 1953-54 NHL season. The most frequent winners of the award include Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins who won the award a record 8 consecutive seasons from 1968 to 1975. Doug Harvey won the award 7 times and Ray Bourque won it 5 times during his career.

From Quiz The Life of Maurice Richard

Answer: Toe Blake

As a child, Maurice loved to sit by the radio and listen to Toe Blake score goals as he dreamed of one day playing with the man. Little did he know at the time that he would one day play on the same line as his childhood hero.

From Quiz Alexander Ovechkin

Answer: Left wing

Ovechkin began playing left wing when he played in Russia.

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Felix Potvin

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs saw the untapped potential of the goaltender, and decided to draft him in a considerably early round to see if his potential was really what they believed it to be. In his first season (1991-92), Felix recorded an 0-2-1 record with a 0.933% save percent and a 2.29 goals against average. He played a further seven seasons with the Leafs, compiling a 160-149-49 record with 12 shutouts.

From Quiz The Career of Benoit Pouliot

Answer: 67

Surprisingly, #67 tallied 67 points in 67 games. Pouliot tied with veteran teammate Bobby Chaumont for the team scoring lead during his rookie season.

From Quiz Markus Naslund

Answer: Modo

Nazzy played with Modo from 1990-1993, amassing 98 points in those three seasons. He led the team in scoring during the 1991-92 season with 22 goals and 39 points.

From Quiz Invincible Vinny

Answer: Brad Richards

Brad Richards and Vinny were roommates at Notre Dame from 1994 until 1996 when Vinny left to play for Rimouski. Brad later joined him there for the 1997-98 season. Rimouski Oceanic was of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. This league is considered semi-professional, and playing at this level eliminates college hockey as an option.

From Quiz The Great Trevor Linden

Answer: 1988

Trevor was drafted 2nd overall by Vancouver. The 1st overall choice was Mike Modano by the Minnesota North Stars, who later changed to the Dallas Stars.

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